Chapter 323: Chapter 323

Student Name: Zhang Lu

Innate Attribute: Flame Attribute

Star Core Level: Level 5 Viscera Refining (2/5)

The information about Zhang Lu is quite simple, but Lu Lin was secretly startled after reading it.

The previous news was that Zhang Lu had only advanced to Level 5 half a year ago, yet he had already completed the refinement of two viscera.

This speed is faster than many people.

Moreover, according to Lu Lin’s perception, Zhang Lu had not only refined two viscera, but possibly... four.

That means the opponent is already infinitely close to the pinnacle of Level 5.

Not to be underestimated.

Meanwhile, Zhang Lu also took a look at Lu Lin’s personal information.

Innate Attribute: Earth-based

Star Core Level: Level 6 Meridian Opening (0/5)

Zhang Lu suddenly widened his eyes.

Level 6 Meridian Opening!!!

What kind of joke is this?

Lu Lin is just a freshman, and he has already reached Level 6 Meridian Opening?

Not only Zhang Lu was surprised, but also the students watching around Arena 11 were in an uproar.

Qin Shuang was like an eggplant hit by frost, instantly wilting.

He had always thought he was sure to secure the position of Student Union President.

Seeing Lu Lin express his intention to run today, he felt a bit smug.

Who could have imagined, Lu Lin is already at Level 6.

Even more shocked were Hang Jianshe and the few other geniuses who trained with Lu Lin every day.

"Damn, this can’t be right, has Mr. Lu already reached Level 6?"

Cong Xiaolong was so surprised he couldn’t close his mouth for half a day.

Nearby, Yao Zongheng and Zhu Haolin were also secretly astonished.

Zheng Yulong felt a tightness in his heart, wondering how Lu Lin could advance so quickly. Official source is Nov3lFɪre.ɴet

When Lu Lin entered the Exotic Battlefield previously, he was only just reaching Level 3. At that time, Zheng Yulong thought it wouldn’t take much effort to crush Lu Lin.

But it has only been two months, how could he progress so quickly.

Leaving aside the things outside the arena.

On the stage, Zhang Lu’s gaze shifted rapidly, from initial disbelief to calm acceptance, and finally igniting a spark of battle, all within just a few seconds.

Even if Lu Lin is truly Level 6, so what, his ability is also close to the pinnacle of Level 5 now.

He had been in cultivation longer than Lu Lin and encountered more battles.

He was not like "Lu Lin," just a hot-house flower that had only experienced a few arena duels at most.

As an outstanding veteran student frequently entering the Exotic Battlefield, Zhang Lu knew well that whether a Martial Artist had seen battle greatly influences combat effectiveness.

So what if Lu Lin’s cultivation is fast.

So what if Lu Lin’s level is high.

He Zhang Lu still has a chance to win.

Clenching his fists, Zhang Lu looked straight into Lu Lin’s eyes.

Lu Lin also sensed Zhang Lu’s battle intention, showing respect for this senior’s attitude.

"Both sides, prepare."

"The duel is about to begin."

Zhong Yao said this while announcing the start of the match.

Zhang Lu waved his hand, and countless flames appeared on the stage.

The students watching closely felt a wave of heat instantly arrive.

"This is Zhang Lu’s Red Flame Domain."

"It’s the Extraordinary Star Skill he comprehended during Awakening."

Some student commented.

Lu Lin naturally recognized Zhang Lu’s signature skill and dared not be careless, quickly wearing armor and holding shield to defend against the attacks.

If nothing unexpected happened, the next Star Skill Zhang Lu would release should be Flame Dragon.

These were the tactics he used in the University Games back in those days.

Sure enough, as soon as the Red Flame Domain covered the whole battlefield, three Flame Dragons appeared out of thin air, attacking Lu Lin.

A slight smile appeared on Lu Lin’s face.

Looks like, after all these years, Zhang Lu still uses the same set of attack methods.

If that’s the case, then the Student Union President’s position should belong to him.

Lu Lin executed Inch Step, the Flame Dragons nearly brushed against Lu Lin’s heavy armor while attacking, but until Lu Lin came before Zhang Lu, they did not inflict any harm.

"He’s close, he’s close."

"Oh no, Lu Lin is in trouble."

Someone in the crowd couldn’t help but stand up and speak.

Zhang Lu’s Star Skills usually follow a long-range attack approach, seeming like a mage.

But this mage was far from lacking in close combat skills.

Compared with his signature skill, Zhang Lu’s close combat ability was more terrifying.

Once someone said, Zhang Lu is the true all-around Star Core Warrior, with long-range attack Star Skills and close combat physical prowess.

The close combat Star Martial he cultivated originated from the evolution of ancient Hua Xia martial arts.

Strong and unmatched defense, with the effect of countershock and counter injury under close combat at the same time.

Additionally, Golden Bell Cover enhanced Zhang Lu’s physical strength, without using Star Skills, not even a dozen martial artists of the same level could handle him.

As Lu Lin’s silhouette came nearer, Zhang Lu was not as relaxed as others might think.

Just now at the Gymnasium, he knew through handshake that Lu Lin’s strength was not small either.

If the two fought closely, the outcome was unknown.

Ten Steps Kill, Seize the Gap.

Lu Lin arrived before Zhang Lu, suddenly swinging his knife.

However, his broken knife seemed as if it had struck a lump of iron, and the knife body rebounded instantly.

This is the exclusive countershock effect of the Golden Bell Cover.

Zhang Lu also shouted, suddenly a two-meter-long alloy long stick appeared in his hand.

The stick named "Thunder Roar," when attacking, emits a sound similar to lightning booming.

Lu Lin promptly retrieved his knife and retreated.

Although he wasn’t afraid of Zhang Lu’s attack, he was worried about his broken knife having issues.

If it got nicked, Lu Lin would find himself with nowhere to cry.

Lu Lin had just stepped back when a flame suddenly burst from where he had been standing.

Someone on the stage couldn’t help but exclaim.

This move had previously appeared as Zhang Lu’s trump card in the University Games, and now it was used after just a few exchanges.

It seems that Zhang Lu felt a lot of pressure facing Lu Lin.

Lu Lin, who had just retreated, couldn’t help but frown.

He didn’t expect that Zhang Lu would even use this move.

He had originally thought this was an arena duel, so there was no need to push too hard. Otherwise, it wouldn’t be good if Zhang Lu was severely injured.

Unexpectedly, Zhang Lu was the first to use such a powerful star skill.

Since it’s , Lu Lin couldn’t be blamed for being ruthless.

Releasing three star skills consecutively, Lu Lin even disguised his Earth Thorn for a surprise attack effect.

Below the arena, Wang Jianfang couldn’t help but twitch his old face.

The cost of constructing this arena was no small amount, yet it was destroyed by one of Lu Lin’s star skills.

If only he knew... if only he knew...

Wang Jianfang sighed, but his eyes were on Zhang Lu on the stage, wanting to see how he would respond.

Although Lu Lin’s Earth Thorn star skill was hidden in the swamp, Wang Jianfang’s ability naturally allowed him to see it.

Sure enough, Zhang Lu on the arena was completely unprepared, and his legs sank into the swamp.

Moreover, both sides of the arena’s surface were cracking, forming a horrific maw beneath his feet.

Zhang Lu, in a state of limited vision and slow action, suddenly felt danger approaching from below.

Ignoring the fact that he was in a swamp, and the ground around him was continuously sinking.

He suddenly lay back on the swamp.

This scene left the observing students completely puzzled.

But soon, they realized why Zhang Lu did this.

Amidst a swamp, a long and thin Earth Thorn suddenly appeared, stabbing between Zhang Lu’s legs.

If he hadn’t quickly lain down earlier, the Zhang family might have ended with him.

Lying down, Zhang Lu saw the Earth Thorn piercing straight through the swamp, breaking into a cold sweat.

He then realized that things were not looking good.

If Lu Lin could release one Earth Thorn, he could naturally release a second and a third...

Just as he was about to make a move...

Countless Earth Thorns emerged around him, pinning him to the ground. These Earth Thorns were precisely controlled; they didn’t harm Zhang Lu’s body nor did they even touch his clothes.

Zhang Lu was fortunate enough to experience what a "customized cage" felt like for the first time in his life.

He didn’t dare to try breaking free.

The Earth Thorns hadn’t hurt him, but if Lu Lin got angry, who knew where they might end up.

Zhang Lu turned his head, glanced at Lu Lin’s calm demeanor, and sighed inwardly.

To him, this duel hadn’t even started.

Even before he could showcase his true strength, it was already over.

Thinking of himself, Zhang Lu, who rampaged through Iron Blood University from his first year, defeating countless peers, even some sophomores and juniors.

By his second year, the school’s masters couldn’t satisfy him anymore. During the University Games’ preliminaries, Zhang Lu discovered the charm of challenging geniuses from other schools.

From the preliminaries to the official opening of the University Games, he kept challenging and battling.

The process of the University Games was merely a replay of previous challenges and was no different to Zhang Lu.

Today, with Lu Lin, he seemed to witness the change of eras.

The waves of the Yangtze River drive those ahead to the shore.

And today, this wave crashed and died on the beach.

Zhang Lu lay there motionless.

Like him, hundreds of freshmen and seniors were present.

They were all slack-jawed, looking incredulously at the calm Lu Lin on the stage.

Although they hoped for Lu Lin to win, especially when seeing his high Star Power Level, hope was maximized.

But no one expected Lu Lin to win so quickly, so effortlessly, so... easily.

Throughout the match, Lu Lin rushed to Zhang Lu, swung a knife, then backflipped away.

And the match was over.

No flashing swords, no back-and-forth, no meeting of equals or worthy adversaries.

Zhang Lu was pinned to the ground by Lu Lin, utterly immobilized.

Cong Xiaolong was so shocked his eyes nearly popped out; was this really Lu Lin?

His Star Power Level was six, not to mention, his combat prowess was terrifying!

If Lu Lin trained with them at this level, Cong Xiaolong thought he might apply for withdrawal.

Zheng Yulong was also secretly alarmed.

By now, he knew of Lu Lin’s previously comprehended star skills: Stone Skin, War Cry, Swamp, Earth Shattering, Wearing Armor, Holding Shield.

The fact that Lu Lin had comprehended these before reaching the fourth level was already impressive, and now it seemed he had Earth Thorn and Earth Collapse too.

Were these all of Lu Lin’s star skills, or did he still have hidden ones?

Zheng Yulong’s expression turned grave.

A core member of the Black Shark Society, Lu Lin’s numerous star skills further proved his exceptional talent.

Initial temper level of 0.78%?

Zheng Yulong thought of this statistic and wished he could smack the person who tested Lu Lin in the face.

What kind of genius has such a low initial temper level?

Maybe Lu Lin was already a key protected genius of the federation while on Blue Star, and the authorities had even preemptively altered his data.

Zhong Yao leaped from outside the arena, if it could still be considered leaping.

He looked complexly at Lu Lin before announcing to everyone.

"Lu Lin wins this duel."